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Drury (concussion) is expected to be sidelined until at least Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Manager Bob Melvin recently expressed optimism that Drury would be able to return as early as Tuesday against the Mariners, but he'll likely remain out for at least a few more days as he continues to recover from a concussion. The 30-year-old has been on the injured list since Sept. 5, and it's not yet clear whether he'll have a brief rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Padres.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Lux (back) will take live at-bats at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Arizona over the next few days before potentially rejoining the lineup at some point during next weekend's series in San Francisco, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Even though Lux hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 1 due to his lingering back issue, the Dodgers seemingly have no inclination to move him to the 10-day injured list. Despite having not played in more than a week, Lux at least seems to be progressing well from the cortisone injection he recently received to alleviate pain in his back. He took part in pregame drills Saturday and will continue to ramp up at the team's facility in Arizona while the Dodgers are nearby at Chase Field for their upcoming three-game set with the Diamondbacks at Chase Field that begins Monday. Lux doesn't sound like he'll be available off the bench in Arizona, but he should be ready to go by next weekend if he avoids any setbacks during the ramp-up process.

Lux (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in San Diego.

The Dodgers continue to delay Lux's return to the lineup, and if not for the roster expanding to 28 men in September, he might have already landed on the injured list. Lux will remain out of the starting nine for the ninth consecutive contest, but after taking part in pregame drills Saturday, he looks like he could draw back into the lineup at some point during the Dodgers' three-game series in Arizona that begins Monday. Chris Taylor will replace Lux at the keystone once again Sunday.

Garcia is dealing with a sore right side, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Garcia did not start Saturday, and he will be held out again Sunday. It's unclear if he will miss any further action, but he will get at least one more day to rest with the Nationals off Monday.

Marte is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Marte knocked in a run each of the last two days, but he will get a day off amid a 4-for-37 (.108) stretch at the plate. Josh Rojas will cover the keystone Sunday in Marte's place.

Marte started at designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies.

Marte drove in Arizona's only run with a fourth-inning single. It was the 47th RBI for Marte, who snapped an 0-for-18 run with the hit. He was eventually ejected in the seventh inning, along with manager Torey Lovullo, for arguing a strike call. If Lovullo sticks with the plan he mentioned in August -- Marte would play two of three contests in Colorado -- the infielder should get Sunday off after playing the first two games of the series.

Villar went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two total RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Cubs.

Villar has gone deep four times in his last seven games, and he's recorded four multi-hit efforts in that span. The hot hitting has earned him a steady stretch of playing time as a versatile infielder capable of manning any base. He's still slashing just .228/.351/.457 through 111 plate appearances, but he's trending in the right direction. The 25-year-old has added five homers, 14 RBI, 14 runs scored and four doubles through 33 contests.

Donovan went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Pirates.

Donovan got the Cardinals on the board in the fifth inning with his solo shot. He's gone 7-for-20 (.350) with two homers and a double in his last five games, but he had endured a 46-game homer drought prior to that stretch. The utility man is up to four long balls with 39 RBI, 49 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .291/.392/.388 slash line through 386 plate appearances. He's hit leadoff in the last three games versus right-handed pitchers, and it appears he's displaced Lars Nootbaar from that role.

Guillorme (groin) will be evaluated for a potential return after his rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Guillorme has missed nearly a month with a left groin strain, but he's almost ready to going after grabbing four hits in his first three rehab games. He could return as soon as early next week, at which point he'll face new competition for at-bats in the form of Mark Vientos, who earned his first career call-up Saturday.

Lux (back) is playing catch and doing fielding drills ahead of Saturday's game against the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Lux is expected to be sidelined until sometime next week, but it's encouraging to see him participating in pregame drills. He's also expected to swing a bat ahead of Saturday's matchup and will likely have a chance to return to the Dodgers' lineup early next week if he feels good following his workout.